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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.73, 236.60 and 49.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.73, 236.60 and 49.52 is: 74.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.73 : 236.60 = 49.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.73/236.60 = 49.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.73x = 236.60 × 49.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.73x = 11,717.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,717.16/157.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.28

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